Nipomo man convicted of fatal 2018 DUI crash
SLO Co. Jail
and last updated 2020-12-15 15:45:47-05
A Nipomo man could be sentenced to more than 15 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of causing a deadly crash in Nipomo two years ago.
Edgar Saul Rojas Morales, 25, was found guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and driving on a suspended license.
The jury deadlocked on the most serious charge of murder. According to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office, the jury was split 11-1 in favor of guilt.